Dental Pain - Hope2SleepGuide2024-03-29T02:31:05Zhttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/forum/topics/dental-pain?commentId=6381638%3AComment%3A110423&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had this same conversation…tag:hope2sleepguide.co.uk,2020-11-24:6381638:Comment:1104232020-11-24T11:59:26.320ZKath Hopehttp://hope2sleepguide.co.uk/profile/KathHope
<p>I had this same conversation with my own dentist after a tooth extraction. My dentist also has sleep apnoea himself and said that CPAP isn't likely to cause dry socket and advised me to continue using my CPAP as good oxygen is needed for healing. However, if you have developed a dry socket that's a different matter and apart from trying things like hot flannels around the area I'm not sure what else can help during this time. Maybe a call to the dentist would be helpful. If you have a…</p>
<p>I had this same conversation with my own dentist after a tooth extraction. My dentist also has sleep apnoea himself and said that CPAP isn't likely to cause dry socket and advised me to continue using my CPAP as good oxygen is needed for healing. However, if you have developed a dry socket that's a different matter and apart from trying things like hot flannels around the area I'm not sure what else can help during this time. Maybe a call to the dentist would be helpful. If you have a heated humidifier try increasing it and keep the bedroom warm so that the CPAP air won't be as cold. The last thing you need is lack of sleep, along with the pain. Hope you get well soon.</p>